Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
“Affordability conditions have now improved for two consecutive months,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
Purchase Loans Up, Refinancing Down in Latest Mortgage Application Activity
Among the government programs, the FHA share of total applications remained unchanged at 19.1% from the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Loans Up, Refinancing Down in Latest Mortgage Application Activity
Arizona Couple Sued for Running Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
Edward Trenton Albarracin and Gretchen Marie Zamjahn operated more than 50 fraudulent entities. Continue Reading Arizona Couple Sued for Running Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
“The mortgage delinquency rate fell to its lowest level for any first quarter since MBA’s survey began in 1979,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
US Foreclosure Activity Stabilized in April
Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the major metro with the highest foreclosure rate. Continue Reading US Foreclosure Activity Stabilized in April
Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mortgage payments on a typical home could be 22% higher by September. Continue Reading Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mr. Cooper Group Acquires Home Point Capital for $324 Million
The transaction comes one month after Homepoint agreed to sell certain assets of its wholesale originations channel to The Loan Store Inc. Continue Reading Mr. Cooper Group Acquires Home Point Capital for $324 Million
Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
“Mortgage applications responded positively to a drop in rates last week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
“Government credit supply decreased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
The new 18,367 square-foot facility will employ more than 120 individuals. Continue Reading Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
The company said it would also “streamline its commercial lending business in New York City.” Continue Reading Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
The bill would also define the role of a non-borrowing spouse in the reverse mortgage. Continue Reading New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
Mortgage Rates Take a Drop
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Drop
